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Heat adjust roster after LeBron's departure, aim for success with Antetokounmpo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Heat adjust roster after LeBron's departure, aim for success with Antetokounmpo

Summary

The Miami Heat are navigating an offseason shift following LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers. Instead of teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat are focusing on their current roster that includes key players like Bam Adebayo and new additions like Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr. Coach Erik Spoelstra emphasizes that the team will adapt and work through challenges. Two months remain before training camp, providing the Heat time to finalize their roster and strategies. The team's recent history includes making the NBA Finals despite perceived roster inadequacies.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James joins the 76ers, leaving the Heat without a star addition.
•Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo lead the revamped lineup.
•New players include Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr.
•Coach Erik Spoelstra plans to leverage team adaptability.
•Heat made the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023 despite roster doubts.

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What they're saying

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It has been a week since LeBron James decided elsewhere was better. So instead of signing up with the Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, it’s off to the 76ers and Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. At 24 seasons in, the right to chase rings has been earned. As, to the chagrin of some, was the right to hold up NBA free agency. So where did the decision (we’ll keep it lowercase this time ...
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